Boys' Cotton Bermuda Shorts

Full-length Bermuda-style cotton shorts for boys, made from breathable poplin fabric with a straight leg and button fly. Classified in HTS 6203.42.4561 as other boys' woven cotton shorts, not swimwear or ensemble parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.6%+17.5%34.1%
🇲🇽Mexico16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇨🇦Canada16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇩🇪Germany16.6%+10.0%26.6%
🇯🇵Japan16.6%+10.0%26.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.42.45Same rate: 34.1%

If blue denim Bermuda style

Denim-specific provisions precede general cotton boys' shorts.

6209.30.20Higher: 46.1% vs 34.1%

If sized for babies under 86 cm

Heading 6209 takes precedence for all qualifying babies' garments per notes.

6212.10Lower: 26.9% vs 34.1%

If brassiere components or similar

Brassieres and similar excluded but noted; sets with upper garments may shift.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document height-appropriate sizing to distinguish from men's shorts in adjacent subheadings

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests sets; present as individual retail items to prevent ensemble misclassification

Test for shrinkage compliance with U.S. standards to preempt quality-related customs holds

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